Crimson Lotus Tea · 2018 Spring "Stone Lion" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Huang Pian Brick from Lao Man'E
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Spring 2018
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BitterBoldSweet
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This 2018 Spring Stone Lion Sheng Pu-erh from Lao Man'E delivers a truly commanding presence. Initial infusions are boldly assertive with a pronounced bitterness, typical of traditional Bulang mountain teas, yet it promises to evolve into a delightful sweetness with each subsequent steep. Its robust character and lingering aftertaste make it an engaging experience for those who appreciate potent, evolving raw Pu-erh.
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What does 2018 Spring "Stone Lion" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Huang Pian Brick from Lao Man'E taste like?
This 2018 Spring Stone Lion Sheng Pu-erh from Lao Man'E delivers a truly commanding presence. Initial infusions are boldly assertive with a pronounced bitterness, typical of traditional Bulang mountai. It leans bitter, bold and sweet.
How should I brew 2018 Spring "Stone Lion" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Huang Pian Brick from Lao Man'E?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does 2018 Spring "Stone Lion" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Huang Pian Brick from Lao Man'E come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2018 harvest.
How much does 2018 Spring "Stone Lion" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Huang Pian Brick from Lao Man'E cost?
Starts at $29.99 from Crimson Lotus Tea, or about $0.15/g. A 200g package gets you around 33 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.90 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.